He’s famous for playing Spock in Star Trek but Zachary Quinto is dying to play an Ewok in Star Wars.

JJ Abrams, who directed Star Trek Into Darkness, has been hired by Disney to make Star Wars Episode 7 and Quinto revealed he would jump at the chance to be in the upcoming sci-fi blockbuster if the call ever came.

Speaking at the Stella Artois Lounge at the Cannes Film Festival, he revealed: ‘I’m sure I’d have a hard time saying no. I’d like to play an Ewok because they’re the best.’

The 35-year-old star admitted he was more of a fan of Star Wars than Star Trek when he was growing up.

‘Now the tables have turned a little bit. I can’t wait to see what he [Abrams] does with it. I was born in 1977 when the first movie came out. It was such a inextricable part of my childhood. I just feel like those characters, creatures and worlds were something that captivated my imagination and formed a lot of my recreational times as a child.’

The actor is currently reprising his role as Spock in Star Trek Into Darkness (Picture: Paramount)

But Quinto is still dedicated to his role as Spock in Star Trek although he revealed a third instalment hadn’t yet been given the official go ahead.

He said: ‘We all signed on for three. Into Darkness has been performing really well. It opened at number one. I imagine that there will probably be a third one but we haven’t got the official green light yet.’

And while Abrams has been credited for reinvigorating the franchise, Quinto said it was ‘almost impossible’ that he would be back to direct the next one.

‘It’s almost impossible to happen because of his commitment to Star Wars,’ he said. ‘As much as I would love to see him back directing, I also understand the reality that may not happen. I’m sure if he’s not able to do it, he’ll find someone else worthy of taking over the franchise.’

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